Finding the Third Proportional to 319,164 and 485,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,164 and 485,658 is: 739,004.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,164 : 485,658 = 485,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,164/485,658 = 485,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,164x = 485,658 × 485,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,164x = 235,863,692,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,863,692,964/319,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,004.69
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